asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will amend the Regulations relating to the payment of post-war credits so as to provide that persons who hold such credits and who receive sickness or injury benefit or National Assistance benefit for a continuous period of six weeks, will be entitled to cash them.

No. I think we should continue to limit the hardship categories to those who are suffering long-term hardship.

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the value of the post-war credits at present held by the Treasury.

£224 million. There is also accrued interest of £36 million at 31st October, 1965.